Civic Group Reports -- Friday November 27, 2013

The Staten Island University Hospital Service Auxiliary met Wednesday at the Ocean Breeze site. Upcoming fundraising events were discussed including a lottery wreath raffle. A holiday luncheon for Auxiliary members will be held in January. If anyone is interested in becoming a member of the Auxiliary, call 718-226-8708.

THE ARTS

Pipes & Drums

Richmond County Pipes & Drums, Inc. met Monday. Members will continue advertising and recruiting efforts to partner with community groups with the goal of helping spread the American/Celtic heritage through bagpipes and drums. The band will have their annual Christmas party on Dec. 7 and former members are welcome to join. Fall practice for band members meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Alban's in Eltingville, for anyone interested in joining the ranks as a piper, drummer or color guard member. The band offers free lessons and always accepts new candidates of all ages for membership. No experience is necessary. Please call Sean Waters at 718-809-9640 or visit www.richmondcountypipesanddrums.com for more information.

POLITICAL

North Shore Dems

The North Shore Democratic Club of Staten Island held its monthly meeting at the Staaten, West Brighton. The guest speaker was City Councilman Domenic M. Recchia Jr., candidate for Congress. The next meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Staaten. The holiday party is Sunday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Staaten. Tickets are $25.

BUSINESS

Business Guild 1

Business Guild I of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce met yesterday at The Hilton, Travis. Guild member Gerald Amerosi of Goldmine Jewelers, located in the Staten Island Mall, presented the Guild with the various products and price points his business offers. He also mentioned Goldmine's upcoming Black Friday promotion for the Alex & Ani line. Those interested in joining Business Guild I may contact President James Thomson, Esq. of the law firm of Russo, Scamardella & D'Amato at 718-442-0900.